Common Ash. A spreading deciduous tree with conspicuous black buds in winter, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Winged fruit in autumn. Max Height 30m. Max Spread 20m. Flowers March to May. Fruits September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fraxinus excelsior
A spreading deciduous tree with conspicuous black buds in winter, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Winged fruit in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Fraxinus |
|---|---|
| Species | excelsior |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Ash |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 30m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 20m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | green, brown |
| Fruits When | September, October |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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